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Millions of viewers around the world are expected to turn their attention to Philadelphia on Monday night as the city hosts one of its most anticipated World Cup matchups: Iraq versus France. The game is set for the Philadelphia Stadium, though storms threaten to disrupt the event.For many local fans, the match is about far more than soccer. Two Philadelphia residents - one from Iraq and one from France - say the game carries deep personal meaning as they prepare to cheer for opposite sides.Moha

Ireland have named wicketkeeper-batter Lorcan Tucker as their new T20I captain ahead of the two-match series against India, with the 29-year-old taking over from Paul Stirling. Tucker, who has previously served as vice-captain and stood in as skipper twice, said leading his country was a dream come true and vowed to lead by example."It's obviously a great privilege, and not one I thought would arrive when I started my career all those years ago," Tucker said. "There's a fe

TV and radio coverage available via 'watch & listen' tabFifa says match has entered "Severe Weather Mode" due to lightning activity approaching the stadium. "A match interruption is imminent."Mbappe opens scoring with stunner on 100th France appearanceMatch kicks off on time after threat of storms in PhiladelphiaFrance beat Senegal in opening game, Iraq lost to Norway Severe weather warning means delay likely as France lead against Iraq

Among the things this signing signals: The Washington Wizards will select BYU's AJ Dybantsa with the No. 1 pick in this year's NBA Draft. Washington now has its point guard of the future locked up and isn't going to select Darryn Peterson.Trae Young has agreed to terms to return to the Washington Wizards on a four-year, $212 million contract, a story broken almost simultaneously by ESPN’s Shams Charania and Josh Robbins of The Athletic.Young, who was traded to the Wizards from the Ha

The leg tattoos on midfielder Leandro Paredes of Argentina. Marcelo Endelli/Getty ImagesAs the 2026 FIFA World Cup starts on June 11, 2026, traditional news and social media channels will be full of pictures of the players. Many of them will be showing their tattoos. Body art has become increasingly part of international soccer, although its prevalence can vary across geographical regions. A study of athletes participating in the 2018 World Cup found that Latin American players were the most hea

In 2016, Lionel Messi retired from international football.In the aftermath of a defeat by Chile in the Copa America final, in which Messi missed a penalty in the shootout as Argentina lost a fourth major final in nine years, he could not take any more pain."For me, the national team is over," he said at the time. "I've done all I can. It hurts not to be a champion."It is hard to imagine that 10 years later, two days before his 39th birthday, that not only would he still b

Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland have taken their expected starring roles so far in the World Cup.Cristiano Ronaldo is getting some unexpected criticism.Portugal's 41-year-old star arrived in North America hoping to to make history by scoring in his sixth straight World Cup. He ended up frustrated after a forgettable opening performance in Portugal's surprising 1-1 draw against Congo, missing on a couple of good scoring chances in the second half.Ronaldo and Portugal get a

Padres slide in latest power rankings ahead of a grueling week originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.Despite losing some big pieces over the offseason, the San Diego Padres have been playing well this season. They got off to a solid start, putting together an 18-7 stretch in April. They were able to keep things up in May, but lately, things have been a different story. The offense has been extremely cold,

IRVINE, Calif. — The U.S. World Cup team — Group D winners, "Country Roads" revelers, nation healers — resumed training Monday at Great Park Sports Complex, freed from the anxiety that most sides carry into their opening-stage finales.One compulsory exercise remains, Thursday against Türkiye at SoFi Stadium. No matter what occurs, the Americans know they will play in the Round of 32 on July 1 in Santa Clara, California.Who they'll play, however, remains unresolved. It will be a thi

Rockets linked to trade for $229 million Spurs veteran disappointment again originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.The San Antonio Spurs couldn’t have asked for a better NBA Finals opportunity this season. San Antonio held a double-digit advantage in five consecutive contests, but finished the series with a disappointing 1-4 record. The Spurs- 28-year-old veteran guard De’Aaron Fox was easily the franchise’

The 2002 Olympic cauldron at the Olympic and Paralympic Cauldron Plaza at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News There’s a new look

Retired UFC and MMA fighter Dustin Poirier is facing charges in Clayton County. Poirier, 37, was booked into the Clayton County Jail on a charge of public drunkenness on Sunday night. He was released a few hours later.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]On Monday, he posted a statement on Instagram saying that he was “working on myself.”Videos circulating on social media, including one posted by fellow former UFC fighter Ben Askren, appear to show Poirier roughhousing in Ha

What is the value of a World Cup water break?For fans and players, they’re not worth much at all, and have engendered complaints they break up the flow of the game and topple decades of strategy.But for Fox Sports, the company airing the tournament in the U.S., the dollar figures loom larger than Lionel Messi lining up for a penalty kick: At least $250 million, with a plausible value of $500 million-600 million.Yes, that’s how much the company is likely to collect from advertisers for those snea

Florida Atlantic athletic director Brian White is nearing a deal to become Virginia Tech’s next athletic director, according to an ESPN report by Pete Thamel.According to Thamel, no deal has been finalized, but discussions are reportedly trending toward White leaving FAU. White has served as the university’s athletic director since 2018. The news came the same day former FAU men’s basketball coach Dusty May, whom White hired in 2018, reportedly reached a deal to join the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks.W

Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn ImagesThe Washington Wizards and Trae Young agreed to a contract on Monday that sent shockwaves through the NBA world.ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania broke the news on Monday afternoon that the Wizards and Young agreed to a four-year, $212 million contract that includes a player option for Year 4. Young declined his $49 million player option to agree to the new deal ahead of free agency.BREAKING: Trae Young intends to sign a four-year, approximately $212 million deal to

There have been a multitude of teams, including the New England Patriots, connected to Stefon Diggs during the offseason. Yet, only a month out from the start of training camp, the Patriots' former leading receiver in 2025 and four-time Pro Bowler remains unsigned. An easy guess as to why that is starts with the dollar signs. Diggs is a proven veteran wideout coming off a year where he hauled in 85 catches for 1,013 yards and four touchdowns. If his initial contract didn't come with a $26.5 mill

Jun 14, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Brandon Woodruff (53) during the game against the Philadelphia Phillies at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images | Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images The Milwaukee Brewers avoided a sweep at the hands of the Braves by picking up a comfortable 9-4 victory on Sunday. Their six-day road trip continues today in Cincinnati, where the Brewers will face their division rivals for the first time in the 2026 season. Ton

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - OCTOBER 12: Quenton Nelson #56 of the Indianapolis Colts looks on against the Arizona Cardinals at Lucas Oil Stadium on October 12, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images) | Getty Images The latest annual reveal of the ‘NFL Top 100’ is underway, and Indianapolis Colts starting left guard Quenton Nelson once again finds himself among the league’s best players at #99–as voted on by his current peers: 99Quenton NelsonIndianapolis Colts ·

Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani is chasing the last major award that’s eluded him so far in his career, though he recently said this could be be running out of time to do so.Ohtani, 31, has had plenty of success as a hitter, but he’s never been honored with a Cy Young Award for his pitching.Jun 7, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (17) in the dugout during the second inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Dodger Stadium.

Vegas Golden Knights pose with the Clarence S. Campbell Bowl after game four of the NHL Western Conference Finals between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Colorado Avalanche, Tuesday May 26, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nev.Although the next three months are sure to bring plenty of changes to the Vegas Golden Knights, fans now know the first opportunity they will get to see these changes on the ice firsthand.On Monday, the Golden Knights revealed the dates of their four preseason games before the start of